The Abandons Episode 2 cast and characters: Here's who brought the Western drama to life

The Abandons is among the newly released Western action-drama series on Netflix, focusing on life in the American frontier during the mid-1800s. This means that it was the time when the American West was rough, dangerous, and ruled more by power than law.

And if you think it's all about guns and conflicts, then you're mistaken. The show mainly focuses on families and people trying to cross every limit to protect the ones they love. Instead of power, survival becomes more important to them.

The Abandons only has seven episodes, each focusing on the lives of people of the mid-1800s. One of the reasons for the series' success is the incredible cast, and many might be wondering who brings these characters like Fiona, Van Ness to life.

In episode 2, the mayor, Victor Nibley is killed by a bear, and his death creates fear and chaos in the town. Terrified by what had happened to the leader, the town's residents demanded that the bear be immediately hunted.

The episode is titled "The Hunt" and features both families working together as it's about everyone's safety. Though they don't trust each other, they have no choice but to help others.

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The Abandons episode 2 main cast and character guide

As explained above, The Abandons episode 2 begins with a deadly bear attack, which forces the families to work together. And as the story begins, chaos, hidden secrets, and drama unfold.

So, here's a look at the main cast and characters:

Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan: Fiona remains the main figure in the series, and in episode 2, she can be seen struggling with the aftermath of killing Willem Van Ness, which was important to protect Dahlia. However, she does her best in keeping the truth buried.

Nick Robinson as Elias Teller: He's Fiona's adopted son, and in the second episode, Elias is caught between family loyalty and personal feelings. He takes part in the bear hunt with Albert Mason and Garret Van Ness, which brings back the old grudges, making the situation intense.

Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller: Dahlia is burdened by guilt after killing Willem and it's becoming hard to keep this a secret. Even though Fiona tries to explain to her that it was purely self-defence, Dahlia cannot just ignore her actions.

Lamar Johnson as Albert Mason: When it comes to one of the most grounded members of the Abandons, Albert's name will pop into many minds. In episode 2, Albert notices how close Elias and Garret are to clashing with each other, so he steps in to calm the situation.

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The Van Ness family and associates in The Abandons episode 2

After the attack, the authorities ask the Abandons for help. uentin joins the hunt, and Paxton offers an animal to use as bait. Constance Van Ness agrees to cooperate with the sheriff because she worries the chaos could slow down her mining work. This means that the Van Ness family also took part.

So, here's a look at who brings these characters to life:

Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness: Constance continues to wield power and influence throughout the town. In episode 2, she is worried about her eldest son's disappearance. She then hires Roache to find him and also suggests a temporary truce with Fiona during the hunt.

Aisling Franciosi as Trisha Van Ness: Trisha is softer and more compassionate than the rest of her family. She's in a relationship with Elias, despite knowing that if her family discovers the truth, she could face deadly consequences.

Lucas Till as Garret Van Ness: Since Willem goes missing, Garret takes on the responsibility of the family in episode 2 of The Abandons. He leads the bear hunt, largely because it is funded by Constance, and his interactions with Elias are filled with hostility.

Michiel Huisman as Xavier Roache: Roache is someone who does not follow the rules and works only for money. Constance hires him to search for her missing son, Willem, but Roache’s actions are hard to predict, and it is never clear what he truly wants.

Patton Oswalt as Mayor Victor Nibley: At the very start of the episode, Mayor Victor Nibley is found dead after being attacked by a bear. His violent death shocks the town and becomes the reason both rival families join forces for the town.

Timothy V. Murphy as Father Killian Duffy: Father Killian visits Fiona and Dahlia, claiming he has received a promotion that will keep him away from Angel’s Ridge more often. However, Fiona later learns that it was a lie. Killian was paid by Constance to betray them.

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